scholarly journals Estimating Non-Conformance Using the Modified Tolerance Region Method and the Target Distance Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.18) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Shirley J. Tanjong ◽  
Raafat N. Ibrahim ◽  
Mali Abdollahian ◽  
Magdalene Andrew-Munot
Keyword(s):  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Target Distance ◽  
Distance Method ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
Multivariate Processes ◽  
Correlated Variables ◽  
Process Region ◽  
Tolerance Region ◽  
Distance Methods

In many cases, the quality of a manufactured product is determined by more than one characteristic and often, these quality characteristics are correlated. A number of methods for dealing with quality evaluation of multivariate processes have been proposed in the literature. However, some of these studies do not consider correlation among quality characteristics. In this paper, two new approaches for estimating the proportion of non-conformance for correlated multivariate quality characteristics with nominal specifications are proposed: (i) the modified tolerance region approach and (ii) the target distance approach. In the first approach, the p number of correlated variables are analysed based on the projected shadow of the p-dimensional hyper ellipsoid so that the ability to visualise the tolerance region and the process region for  is preserved. In the second approach, the correlated variables are combined and a new variable called the target distance is introduced. The proportion of non-conformance results estimated using both methods were used to compute the multivariate capability index and the total expected quality cost. This study also suggest modification to the NMCp index as proposed in Pan and Lee (2010) such that the process capability for  can be measured correctly. The application of both approaches is demonstrated using two examples and it is shown that both methods i.e. the modified tolerance region and the target distance methods are capable of estimating the capability of multivariate processes.  

scholarly journals Evaluating authorship distance methods using the positive Silhouette coefficient

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 517-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERT LAYTON ◽  
PAUL WATTERS ◽  
RICHARD DAZELEY
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Distance Metric ◽  
Distance Method ◽  
Analysis Algorithm ◽  
Silhouette Coefficient ◽  
Distance Methods ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Authorship Analysis

AbstractUnsupervised Authorship Analysis (UAA) aims to cluster documents by authorship without knowing the authorship of any documents. An important factor in UAA is the method for calculating the distance between documents. This choice of the authorship distance method is considered more critical to the end result than the choice of cluster analysis algorithm. One method for measuring the correlation between a distance metric and a labelling (such as class values or clusters) is the Silhouette Coefficient (SC). The SC can be leveraged by measuring the correlation between the authorship distance method and the true authorship, evaluating the quality of the distance method. However, we show that the SC can be severely affected by outliers. To address this issue, we introduce the Positive Silhouette Coefficient, given as the proportion of instances with a positive SC value. This metric is not easily altered by outliers and produces a more robust metric. A large number of authorship distance methods are then compared using the PSC, and the findings are presented. This research provides an insight into the efficacy of methods for UAA and presents a framework for testing authorship distance methods.

Beech sapling architecture following small and medium gap disturbances in silver fir-beech old-growth forests in Slovenia

2005 ◽  
Vol 156 (12) ◽  
pp. 481-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurij Diaci ◽  
Lahorka Kozjek
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Stem Length ◽  
Silver Fir ◽  
Beech Forests ◽  
Vertical Growth ◽  
Relative Light Intensity ◽  
Stem Bending ◽  
Negative Effect

The objective of our research was to examine the effect of canopy shading on beech sapling architecture in the oldgrowth silver fir-beech forests of Pecka and Rajhenavski Rog. In August 2003 we sampled one plot (352 m2) in a large gap in Pecka, which was a result of a strong windstorm in 1983, and eight small gaps (26–78 m2) with similar sapling heights (3.8–8 m). A ground view of each gap was drawn including the characteristics of gap border trees and the density of separate sapling layers was recorded. The height and diameter were measured for each sapling, as well as the following quality characteristics on selected dominant saplings: width of the crown,number of larger branches and knots (>1/3 DBH), intensity of stem bending, deviation from vertical growth, number of terminal shoots, and the type of damage. The results show a negative effect of high canopy shading (estimated relative light intensity was below 5%) on the architectural quality of saplings. A lower overall density of saplings, greater intensity of bending and deviation from vertical growth, a shorter stem length without branches, a larger number of saplings with two terminal shoots, and a larger number of damaged saplings were observed in small gaps.

The Selection Evaluation of Design Bidding

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 2638-2641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Cheng Pan ◽  
Yanan Shao ◽  
Huan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Index System ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Evaluation Index ◽  
Design Teams ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
Quality Design

The quality of the project depends firstly on the design. Selected excellent design units can help the owner to realize the projects quality, cost and schedule target. The principles of the evaluation in design bidding were discussed in this paper. The design quality, design fees quotation, design teams service commitments, design teams ability, design institutions strength, and design institutions reputation were given as the six aspects of evaluation index system. last, the organization of evaluator was discusses.

scholarly journals Quality Characteristics of Semi-Moist Apricot-Cornflakes: Effect of Different Composite Coating Application and Storage Time

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 516
Author(s):  
Roghieh Sakooei-Vayghan ◽  
Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust ◽  
Rubén Domínguez ◽  
Mirian Pateiro ◽  
José M. Lorenzo
Keyword(s):  
Storage Time ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Moisture Loss ◽  
Coating Application ◽  
Hot Air ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Β Carotene

The effect of different composite coatings on quality of semi-moist apricot cubes mixed with cornflakes was investigated during 180 days of storage. The apricot cubes were osmotically dehydrated (OD) and coated before hot-air drying (HAD) at 60 °C. Chitosan-bees wax (CBW) and whey protein isolate-bees wax-oleic acid (WPI-BW-OA) coatings were applied after HAD and the samples were added to cornflakes. Application of OD and pectin-ascorbic acid (Pec-AA) coating (prior to HAD) and WPI-BW-OA coating (after HAD) led to significant retention of total phenol compounds, β-carotene and antioxidant activity in apricot cubes compared to uncoated and CBW-coated samples. WPI-BW-OA-coated samples gave significantly higher L* values (lighter color) and b* values (more creamy or yellowish color) and lower a* values (less reddish color) and browning values than control followed by CBW-coated apricots at any time of storage (p < 0.05). The rate of apricot moisture loss and cornflakes moisture gain was higher in uncoated apricot cubes, followed by CBW- and WPI-BW-OA-coated samples. Application of WPI-BW-OA coating was effective in retaining the crispness measured by lower firmness (Fmax) values in cornflakes upon storage. Based on the obtained results, WPI-BW-OA coating allowed effectively preserving the quality characteristics of semi-moist apricot cubes and cornflakes components in the mixed state.

scholarly journals C-QUALITY: Cost and Quality-of-Life Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Antidepressants in Major Depressive Disorder in Italy

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 697-712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Mencacci ◽  
Eugenio Aguglia ◽  
Giovanni Biggio ◽  
Lodovico Cappellari ◽  
Guido Di Sciascio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Pharmacoeconomic Analysis ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Quality Cost

scholarly journals Effect of Humidity-Controlled Dehydration on Microbial Growth and Quality Characteristics of Fresh Wet Noodles

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Jun-Jie Xing ◽  
Dong-Hui Jiang ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Xiao-Na Guo ◽  
Ke-Xue Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Microbial Growth ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Plate Count ◽  
Cooking Properties ◽  
Total Plate Count ◽  
Different Temperatures

Humidity-controlled dehydration (HCD) was innovatively applied in this paper to control the growth of microorganisms in fresh wet noodles (FWN). Effects of HCD treatment with different temperatures (40, 60 or 80 °C), relative humidity (RH, 50%, 70% or 90%) and treatment time (5–32 min) on the total plate count (TPC), the shelf-life, and qualities of FWN were investigated. The results showed that HCD reduced the initial microbial load on the fresh noodles and extended the shelf-life up to 14–15 days under refrigeration temperature (10 °C). A 1.39 log10 CFU/g reduction for the initial TPC was achieved after HCD treatment at the temperature of 60 °C and RH of 90%. HCD with higher RH had a more positive influence on quality improvement. The L* values, the apparent stickiness, and the cooking properties of the noodle body were improved by HCD while good sensory and texture quality of noodles were still maintained after the dehydration process.

STUDY ON THE PROCESS OF RAPESEED HULLING BY THE IMPACT

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
А.О. РЕНЗЯЕВ ◽  
О.П. РЕНЗЯЕВ ◽  
С.Н. КРАВЧЕНКО ◽  
Р.В. КРЮК
Keyword(s):  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Complete Separation ◽  
Edible Oil ◽  
Siberian Region ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Исследованы прочностные и физико-механические свойства оболочки рапса с точки зрения ее разрушения и удаления. Установлено, что наиболее рациональным является двухстадийный способ обрушивания: 1-я стадия – на вальцовых мельницах, 2-я – на центробежной обрушивающей машине. Определены параметры центробежной обрушивающей машины для обеспечения минимальной необходимой линейной скорости 10,81 м/с: угол наклона отбойной пластины (90 ± 2)°, частота вращения барабана (2400 ± 150) об/мин. Установлено, что правильно подобранные условия и угол, под которым происходит удар, позволяют значительно снизить количество не до конца обрушенного семени и содержание расколотого ядра. При этом при свободном ударе об отбойную пластину под углом, отличным от 88–91°, или подаче недостаточно равномерного потока семян значительно увеличивается содержание необрушенных семян. На разрушение 1 кг семян необходимо затратить 58,45 Дж. Таким образом, по расчетным данным, для семян рапса диаметром 1,5 мм частота вращения барабана должна находиться в диапазоне от 2221 до 2565 об/мин при ударе семени под углом 90°. Диаметр семян рапса, выращиваемого в Сибирском регионе, составляет от 0,8 до 1,8 мм. Установлено, что подсушивание семян рапса в течение 30–40 с при температуре 100°С позволяет увеличить эффективность разрушения оболочки до полного ее отделения от ядра рапса. Представленные результаты позволяют повысить качество очистки семян рапса от оболочки и улучшить качественные характеристики получаемого масла, облегчить последующие технологические процессы получения пищевого масла, снизить затраты на рафинацию и дезодорацию на 2%. The strength and physico-mechanical properties of the shell of rapeseed in terms of its destruction and removal are investigated. It is established that the most rational is a two-stage method of seed hulling: the 1st stage – on roller mills, the 2nd – on a centrifugal hulling machine. The parameters of the centrifugal hulling machine to provide the minimum required linear speed of 10,81 m/s are defined: the angle of inclination of the turnback plate (90 ± 2)°, the rotational speed of drum (2400 ± 150) RPM. It is established that the correctly selected conditions and the angle at which the impact occurs, can significantly reduce the amount is not completely hulling seed and the substance of the split nucleus. At the same time, with a free impact on the turnback plate at an angle different from 88–91°, or the supply of an insufficiently uniform flow of seeds, the content is not completely hulling seed increases significantly. On hulling of 1 kg of seeds it is necessary to spend 58,45 J. Thus, according to the calculated data, for rape seeds with a diameter of 1,5 mm, the rotational speed of drum should be in the range from 2221 to 2565 RPM when the seed is struck at an angle of 90°. The diameter of rapeseed grown in the Siberian region ranges from 0,8 to 1,8 mm. It was found that drying of rapeseed for 30–40 s at a temperature of 100°C, can increase the efficiency of destruction of the shell to its complete separation from the core of rapeseed. The presented results make it possible to improve the quality of cleaning of rape seeds from the shell and improve the quality characteristics of the obtained oil, facilitate the subsequent technological processes of obtaining edible oil, reduce the cost of refining and deodorization by 2%.

Water quality of the Beli Lom river

1999 ◽  
Vol 39 (8) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasios I. Stamou ◽  
Bogdana Koumanova ◽  
Stoyan Stoyanov ◽  
Georgy Atanasov ◽  
Konstantinos Pipilis
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Order Model ◽  
The Third ◽  
Do Concentration

A general methodology for the study of water quality in rivers is presented. The paper consists of four parts. In the first part the general characteristics of the area of study, which is the Beli Lom river, and its major pollution sources are presented. The effluent of the Razgrad Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP) has been identified as the most significant pollution point source, due to the inadequate performance of the plant. The second part deals with data collection and processing. Four series of data have been collected, including physical, flow and water quality characteristics. In the third part a 1-d, finite-difference, second-order model is presented. In the fourth part, the model is calibrated, for the determination of its main coefficients, and is successfully verified by predicting the BOD and DO concentrations in the Beli Lom river for all series of data. Finally, the model has been applied to determine the maximum BOD and minimum DO effluent concentrations of the RWWTP, so that a minimum DO concentration is maintained throughout the river.

scholarly journals Quality characteristics of spatial furniture

2009 ◽  
pp. 135-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusan Skakic ◽  
Igor Dzincic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Production Economy ◽  
Production Practice ◽  
Basic Quality ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Quality Production

The quality of products represents one of the key aims of any modern organized production. In the production practice, it is essential to establish the optimal relationship between quality, production economy and delivery deadlines. Furniture quality is evaluated by three levels and they are: basic quality, high quality and especially high quality. The results presented in this paper are based on the sample measurements of chairs and tables during 2007 and 2008 at the Institute for Furniture Quality Control.

scholarly journals SIX SIGMA AND QUALITY COST ANALYSIS IN IMPROVING PROFIT

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
Felisia Sutomo
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Textile Industries

Quality is one of the key success factors to achieve competitive advantage. When companies succeeded to improve quality of the service or product given, they will have the possibility to increase their market share and eventually their profit. One of the methods to increase quality is by doing six sigma analysis that focuses on the cause of the problem. The research is done in PT Cemara Agung, one of textile industries in Indonesia. Research method used is descriptive study. Literature study, observations, and interviews has been done in order to search root cause and generate recommendations. The analysis shows that almost fifty percent of the main cause in defect products is happened to the weaving department, which then cause the profit of the company decreased as an impact of the spoilage produced. By doing six sigma analysis and finding recommendations to resolve the problems, the company is expected to be able to reduce the quality cost, increase the quality and eventually increase the profit of the company.    

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